When it comes to avoiding or treating a hangover, myths and old wives’ tales abound. From following the rule, “liquor before beer, you’re in the clear,” to taking an NSAID before bed, to attempting “hair…
ChatGPT is an artificial intelligence chatbot—GPT stands for “Generative Pretrained Transformers”—platform that is designed to understand, interpret, and manipulate human language. Since its release in November 2022, this tool has experienced enormous momentum and an…
The WHO is warning that the new omicron subvariant—XBB.1.5—is the most transmissible strain to date. This new variant has already become the dominant strain in parts of the United States, especially the Northeast. Scientists and…
We have all seen those black bugs flying around decayed fruit and asked ourselves, what exactly are these tiny flies, and do they pose a health risk? Fruit flies are an annoying and often disgusting…
Social media can cause health tips to go viral—spiking the popularity and increasing the demand for certain products. These trends can be either positive or detrimental. This phenomenon is the cause behind the sudden short…
Strategic and targeted engagement campaigns are proven to drive growth and lead to higher prescription intent. But how do you know you are deploying the right strategies to the right audience with the right message? …
Is melatonin FDA approved? Melatonin has long been touted as a natural sleep remedy. But this over-the-counter supplement is not herbal—it’s a hormone. And it’s not fully regulated by the US FDA. Studies have found…
In November, the FDA announced an Adderall shortage in the U.S. The shortage is expected to last between 30 to 60 days and is being blamed in part due to surging demand and manufacturing delays. …
Ninety-nine percent of Sermo physicians said their patients need to eat more vegetables, according to a poll of 770+ global doctors. When asked about themselves, 77% said they, too, should be eating more vegetables. …
The recent time change in the U.S. and Canada from daylight saving time to standard time was a difficult transition for many. Critics of the time switch point to studies that have shown an increase…
The symptoms of long covid include fatigue, breathlessness, brain fog, and depression, among others. Now, a new study published in the Nature journal reveals that 1 in 20 people had not recovered from covid and…
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The National Breast Cancer Foundation launched “The Mammogram Pledge”—because early detection is crucial for the successful treatment of breast cancer. The foundation stresses how important it is for all women over…